Cop29 climate talks open in Azerbaijan with call for cooperation after Trump win
Delegates fret over future US commitment as two-week Cop29 climate summit starts in Baku.
Singapore man charged with stabbing Catholic priest in mouth during mass
Basnayake Keith Spencer, 37, is accused of stabbing the parish priest during Saturday evening mass at St Joseph’s Church.
How feng shui can inspire China’s quest for environmental justice
China’s efforts to mitigate climate change and protect nature reveal a modern commitment to principles embodied by an ancient discipline.
China Future Tech: SCMP page promotes news on AI, aerospace, biomed, chips, EVs, robotics
The China Future Tech section provides readers with a one-stop homepage for tracking the latest developments and trends in the six sectors.
Waiting time for Hong Kong public rental flats remains unchanged at 5½ years
Authorities say faster housing of applicants in New Territories counterbalanced by fewer homes available this quarter.
Could 6G radiation exposure under US safety limits damage male fertility?
Low levels of terahertz waves – a key part of future 6G communications – produced harmful effects in mice testicles, Chinese military research shows.
UK universities face funding ‘crunch’ as foreign students go elsewhere
International students seek other overseas destinations as visa restrictions put them off studying in the UK.
University of Hong Kong to launch new master’s degree in low-altitude economy in 2025
Professor Huang Lixi says the course will mainly focus on three aspects: hardware, software, and economic aspects and policies.
Lawmakers vote to keep Shigeru Ishiba as Japan’s prime minister
Ishiba was formally reelected as Japan’s PM on Monday after a rare run-off vote in a parliament that his ruling coalition no longer controls.
In mainland China, Taiwanese books wait in limbo as censors bolster publishing barriers
Mainland editors say new rules and pressure from regulators have slowed publication of Taiwanese literature to a trickle since 2019.